Written by Cisca Lim

This newly launched and trending quaint European mini town in Bandung is not just your regular Instagrammable spot.

At Kota Mini Lembang, not only will you be excited to step into pretty cafes and pose with the cutest architectures, but you can also don Holland-inspired dresses, pet fluffy cats, hug huge teddies in an absolutely cute bear house, and let your kids role play as masterchefs, police officers, firemen and even hop on board a train that runs around the entire mini town! (Think of it as an outdoor Kidzania, but with double the fun for kids and adults too.)

What’s even better – since this is in Lembang, the lovely cool climate resembles that of Europe, only that you don’t need to fly to the opposite end of the globe.

This super adorable Instagenic place recently opened in late June 2017, and is located in Grand Hotel of Lembang – the very same area where the famous Floating Market and beautiful Rainbow Garden are.

Designed to be the next up-and-coming family destination in Bandung, this place is going to be a kid’s haven while teens and adults Instagram every inch of it.

Curious to find out more about the buzzing Kota Mini Lembang? Here’s 11 reasons why you need to head there now!

1. It’s a small world with a happy town

As soon as you step into this bright mini town adorned with vibrant architecture, a lovely European vibe and colourful gardens, you won’t be able to help but feel happy in an instant.

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Here, with rows of newly-built houses in European design, complete with lines of low white picket fences and doorsteps that lead to each house, you’ll feel instantly transported off to the other end of the world.

And no, these houses are not just for show or pretty pictures. Each house serves a different purpose, be it a cafe, cooking school, gift shop, teddy bear home or more, they will thrill you and your little ones!

Entrance Fee : Rp 15.000/person ( approximately USD 1.2)

Purchase the “ Passport Program” for Rp 150.000 ( approximately USD 12) to get free access to 10 different houses or plays.

2. Picture purrfect and “im-paw-sibly” cute Cat House

Cuteness overload alert!

The Kota Mini Cat House is every cat lover’s paradise, where you can pet, feed and pose with these furry friends as much as you they want.

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There’s also a big playground in the middle with tiered cat houses for these babies to roam around!

Entrance fee: Rp. 25,000 including cat feed (approximately USD 1.85)

3. Give the cutest, fluffiest and most adorable teddies a huge bear hug

How can you resist throwing yourself into the middle of these fluffy teddy bears?

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Enter the Bear House filled with at least a hundred of them and spend lots of hug-therapy here, your furry friends won’t complain! They come in all sizes and colours, and are all waiting for your attention!

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If you can’t bear to leave them, why not bring one home? The bears are all up for sale.

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Entrance fee: Rp. 25,000 (approximately USD 1.85)

4. Dress up in the bounciest Holland-inspired costumes

What can be more awesome than snapping selfies in this adorable town? Getting beautifully dressed up as a resident so you will look like you really belong here as you dance and twirl around in vintage European dresses.

The costume rental is available in the first bright red house after the entrance, and the costumes range from Holland-inspired frocks and broadway gowns, available for both kids and adults.

They will be taught how to make cute bento sets, sandwiches, bake pizza and more! And don’t worry about safety, the staff will closely supervise and help their little hands along the way.

6. Craving some real snacks? Check out this pretty cafe!

Feeling peckish? Head over to the cafe where you can get your fill of more snacks and beverages on the ready! Parents will especially love this place, as you can chill and wait while the kids enjoy more fun around town.

Price: Around Rp. 50,000 per person (approximately USD 3.70)

7. Play police and thieves!

Do your kids love to play “catch”? They can do so on another level!

Boys will love this – they can head directly to the Police House and start looking extra gallant in police costumes.

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If you have a girl who loves some action, make sure she joins in the fun too. Trade the dresses with the brown police uniforms, complete with accessories (yes, toy guns!) and get ready to engage in exciting role play!

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The little police officers will be given a mission to put a thief behind bar. So off they will go to capture the bad guy under the staff’s instruction, and rest assured, your trustworthy officers will not rest under justice is served behind bars.

With so many fun-filled activities and Instagrammable playgrounds to choose from, don’t you want to head down to Kota Mini for your next weekend getaway? Don’t forget to tag TripCanvas, we’d love to hear all about your trip!

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